Leopoldina Haynes Garden: grey and green - I like this for a small back yard space

10 Inspiring Design Ideas For Tiny Backyards

Even if you have a small yard, you still design a small patio that will be functional for entertaining, relaxing, and living, as well as beautiful. Use these design ideas if you want turn a tiny place behind your house into something cozy and relaxing.

A three level water feature hides the garden utilities, while custom built in bench seating and furniture, built in BBQ, raised planter boxes and screening bamboo planting provide the aesthetics and functionality // COS Design

I like the blend of concrete with decking with grassy areas, and the balance that gives the whole yard: San Francisco Dining Terrace - modern - patio - san francisco - Christopher Yates Landscape Architecture